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Overview |
UALR | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Pulaski, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | martinmethodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $9,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $16,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $9,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UALR | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 608 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 80.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 42.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1025/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2024 | Aug 26, 2024 |
Academics |
UALR | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $230 |
Diversity |
UALR | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
UALR | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UALR | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than Martin Methodist College based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 934 students)
UALR vs. Martin Methodist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Martin Methodist College?
- Martin Methodist College is 57.1% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.3% higher at UALR than Martin Methodist College ($16,320.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Martin Methodist College ($11,173 vs. $16,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Methodist College are 6.5% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($8,600 vs. $9,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Methodist College than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 16.1% larger than aid received Martin Methodist College ($10,494 vs. $9,039)
UALR vs. Martin Methodist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or Martin Methodist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Martin Methodist College or UALR .
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Martin Methodist College (3.17)
- Martin Methodist College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. Martin Methodist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR or Martin Methodist College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Martin Methodist College and UALR.
- The graduation rate at Martin Methodist College is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (49% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas at Little Rock earn on average $3,100 more per year than Martin Methodist College graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $34,900)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $1,815 lower median federal student loan debt than Martin Methodist College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,315)
- UALR graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Martin Methodist College graduates. ($211 vs. $230)
- More UALR graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Martin Methodist College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/